Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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U.S. home construction in 2012 highest in 4 yearsJan 17, 2013 9:13 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. builders started work on homes in December at the fastest pace since the summer of 2008 and finished 2012 as the best year for residential construction...
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Fewer U.S. homes repossessed by banks in 2012Jan 17, 2013 5:25 am - LOS ANGELES — Lenders took possession of fewer U.S. homes in 2012 than a year earlier, as the pace of new homes entering the path to foreclosure slowed and banks increas...
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Housing agency seeks nominees for leadership awardsJan 15, 2013 11:49 am - The Lake County Affordable Housing Commission is accepting nominations for the 2013 Affordable Housing Leadership Awards. “We are looking to honor those that have pionee...
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Year-over-year U.S. home prices up sharply in Nov.Jan 15, 2013 9:00 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices in November extended their steady recovery from the housing bust, rising 7.4 percent compared with a year ago. It was the biggest year-over...
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Three projects that will take your staircase up a notchJan 13, 2013 4:00 am - Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn't mean they don't deserve a little interior design respect, too. These three projects prov...
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Guatemala builds private city to escape crimeJan 12, 2013 10:00 pm - GUATEMALA CITY — The highway climbs toward the edge of Guatemala City, past deep ravines where the poorest residents of the capital live in thousands of cinder block hut...
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Automatic renewal contracts are enforceableJan 12, 2013 4:40 am - Q. Our association entered into a five-year laundry room lease. The lease automatically renews for additional five year terms unless notice of nonrenewal is given to the...
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Tips for protecting trees and shrubs from stormsJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Even the sturdiest-looking trees can be brought down by high winds, heavy snow and ice, but there are ways you can limit the damage. Here are some storm-proofing sugges...
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The new shining star of the kitchen is high-gloss cabinetryJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - After shunning them for years in favor of wood and wood veneer, homeowners have fallen in love again with laminate kitchen cabinets — not the kind that look like wood, b...
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High-end rental community approved for former Kelly’s Day Camp in Vernon HillsJan 11, 2013 11:24 am - Plans for a luxury rental community on the former Kelly’s Day Camp and surrounding property adjoining Route 45 in Vernon Hills have received an informal OK from the vill...